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Dads talking about how to be simultaneously awesome at home and in consulting
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Wife 5 weeks pregnant, any recommendations for a good doctor in Manhattan. Preferably UES. Not happy with the current one - keeps trying to up-sell

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Today my 4-year-old told me that I have a baby in my tummy. I’m a 40-year-old man. Apparently the gym twice a week isn’t cutting it anymore. No more carbs for me.

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Another weekend spent taking one of my kids to a birthday party. Being a single parent and an introvert, these are always taxing. At least I have a fridge full of beer waiting for me when I get home.

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What is expert opinion on Dollar Shave club vs. Gillette Fusion Pro?

Hard core rappers rapping to the Llama Llama bedtime story made my day.

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Fellow 🐬 - We need another electric breastpump so my wife can keep one at work instead of carrying it everyday. Insurance only covers 1 pump. Wanted to see if any can get one through their insurance

Thank you to all the supportive members of this bowl! Im a daddy now!!

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Me and my spouse both big 4 consultants. Have a one year old. Is it at all possible for both to have successful careers. As of now, I have taken a back step and my career is hit real bad..while (cont)

Question: is there anything you wouldn't be willing to do for your child(ren)? Or is it to the ends of the earth/the moon and back if necessary for said child(ren)?

About to be a father in the next week... anything you wish you had known or would do differently (non-work related)? Thanks guys!

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Gearing up to burn the rest of my paternity leave (11 weeks). SM on my project thinks that’s too long to take since there’s a lot of work in our pipeline and I should consider only using half of it...

I have a one year old. I'm based out of Columbus.,Ohio. Want to give the best of education for my kid. For whatever reason, I believe private school education is better. (Contd..)

When my kids were young my wife and I decided that she would stay home. Now they are in High School and driving and my wife is still at home, not doing much. How do I stop myself from resenting her?

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First time soon to be a dad here. Is it abnormal that I don’t want to have sex with my pregnant wife?

Is it recommended to get babys head shaved in a few months after birth?

Planning a family trip to Montreal this summer. Me, wife, 1 year old daughter, brother in law, mother in law. We all get along well. Recommended things to do? Any recommended trip timing?

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Walking your kid to school before the work day starts is amazing! My new life hack - live in walking distance to school(s)

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How do people go to grad school, work full time and do it all with young kids? I love the thought of an MBA, but not the misery that will accompany it. Maybe later in life?

I dread Monday mornings, unhappy and asking myself “what are you doing!?” regularly throughout week, and do anything I can to shorten my weeks on the road. I think it’s time to make a move

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Anyone been through marriage counseling? Any suggestions?

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Anyone with young kids pondering home schooling, private, or public for elementary school?

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What are the best gifts your kids have made for you...

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My boy is just over 1yo. He likes me way more than his mom, excited to see me, upset when I leave, clings more to me when sick or hurt, even knows what to call me but doesn't say mama. Anyone simi… more

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How important are school ratings? Between say a 8 and a 9 is there a significant difference? Asking for Elementary school but also more generally.

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Spoke to my wife. She says “can’t wait for Thursday so that you can take over child care”. I was like, wow every Thursday my client thinks the same “can’t wait for Monday”. Basically screwed everyday.

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Any vacation suggestions for a family of four with a14yo boy and 13yo girl? Anywhere in the world except London, Paris, Rome, NYC or a beach vacation. #FirstWorldProblems

Have a 2 year old and another on the way. What are the best practices around creating a Will? Get a local attorney, go to Legal Zoom or another website? I’m pretty glib in such an important subject 😕

I don’t understand the term “Sleep like a baby”. Is it supposed to sleep deeply or lightly?

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Anyone put fake grass in the back yard? Our lawn is getting out of hand and isn't very kid friendly

The TFW spending the last few days with your three years old and when tucking him into bed says I like it better when you go to work. Ouch!

Thinking if I’m telling my 4 year old daughter that I love her too often. Do kids get spoilt or not value it if you say it frequently? Maybe strange question.

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So my 17 year old daughter just came to me last night and told me she’s interested in a 21 year old guy she works with. She wanted to know what I thought. HELL NO was my first thought. Cont...

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Anyone move to another state to pursue a better climate/lifestyle? Struggling to stay in MN...but wondering if my daughter will miss her grandparents. Way more scared to move than I used to be...

Hey kinda dumb question, but any unique and interesting ideas of how to show my wife how much i appreciate her? Shes been a real champ throughout this whole process and shes about to pop any day now!

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Looking to do a background check on a potential nanny for our kid. Any reco's for a service (e.g. Intelius)? How was your experience?

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Going back on the road for the first time in a while on Monday. Was able to parlay being home for almost all of my wife’s pregnancy and now 7 months with our newborn. Any tips?

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First time dad here. Pampers swaddlers or baby dry?

Anyone else miss their relationship with their wife pre-kids? It’s not like it’s horrible, but just not feeling very connected, a lot more tension overall, and just not the same. Maybe it passes...

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Recs for vasectomy docs in Chicago?

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Just Skyped my 2 yr old son from o/s client site, and he was crying cos it cut short a call with his grandpa, who he gets to see Everyday.

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